Fig. 2From: Timing of repair and mesh use in traumatic abdominal wall defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of current literatureHernia recurrence (mesh vs. no mesh). The odds ratio for hernia recurrence in the six studies included in the meta-analysis, revealing no significant difference for mesh or no mesh, with a total odds ratio of 0.55 and a 95% CI of 0.17–1.80Back to article page